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melissa | 2 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +2 
 Vietnam wasn't so bad, but opening my account in NZ was an eye opener. I can't believe they want to know so much these days 💩

Banks probably don't love me because I don't deposit bugger all with them anyways 😅 nostr:note12xa24yd0may9kdpncn2macxrqxnnmuxzfyfhp09fc0sww3wggnpq8fhuru
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rabble | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It took me months to open account in NZ despite having permanent residency and BNZ’s “white glove service” helping me. It was an insane process.
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melissa | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Argh that's so terrible! It took me less than 20 minutes to open an account in Vietnam on a tourist visa 😄

Not super useful, but I need to try and experiment doing this in as many countries as I can 😅
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Lux | 2 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I had to get an FBI background check for AML reasons in Aus before I could open a bank account here. Then sign a declaration that I didn't have any further accounts opened in the US. It's pretty crazy the submissiveness to US hegemony for an alleged sovereign nation.